Washington is located 25 km west of the Comox Valley and km north of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. The Comox Valley is a two-and-a-half hour drive north from Victoria, or a minutes drive from the ferry terminals of Departure Bay and Duke Point near Nanaimo. The Comox Valley Regional Airport is served by three major airlines, with 12 daily flights between Vancouver and Comox and direct flights from Calgary. Small aircraft and floatplanes land at the Courtenay Airpark near downtown Courtenay. Daily coach lines connect all parts of Vancouver Island with the Mainland, and local bus service is also available in Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland.
Ski Runs: A total of seven chairlifts, two of which are high-speed quads, service the mountain, which has a vertical rise of 1, feet m. In total there are 60 alpine runs, 20 percent beginner, 35 percent intermediate, and 45 percent expert. A variety of equipment-rental and lesson packages are available. The Eagle Express ski lift is guaranteed to put a smile on your face — the new quad chairlift will fly you to the top!
Snowshoe the twelve kilometres of mountain trails, the simplest way to exercise and access the great outdoors and backcountry in wintertime. Snowshoes and tow sleds are available from the cross-country rental shop. Strathcona Provincial Park was created in and is the original park in the provincial system.
At the time, the , acres , hectares seemed like a fabulous amount of land to set aside. It still does, especially to those who like to hike in the middle of the rugged, heavily glaciated Vancouver Island Mountains. The park was created for those who seek adventure in remote wilderness surroundings. It may be easier to reach the trailheads today, but the routes still remain as challenging as ever.
To really experience the beauty of this park, come prepared to explore the backcountry. A day-trip to Strathcona gets you into an unparalleled natural wonderland of vast forests, great lakes, alpine meadows and challenging peaks. Self-sufficient skiers intent on winter camping use these trails as starting points for exploring the Battleship Lake and Lake Helen MacKenzie region and beyond. Families that have diverse interests with their group will appreciate the convenience of having both alpine and nordic facilities within a short walking distance of each other.
While some members are riding the lifts into an alpine area laced with a variety of predominantly intermediate runs, others can be exercising in the quiet of the backcountry. From the cozy, cross-country day lodge at Mount Washington, a series of loop trails offers workouts between 3 and 12 km long across the gentle terrain of Paradise Meadows.
All told there are over 55 km of skating-style and double-track cross-country trails around Mount Washington. Intermediate and advanced nordic skiers can take advantage of a specially priced lift ticket for the Red Chair, from which you can descend into the upper West Meadows along 10 km of tracked trails. Summer sees Mt. Washington come alive with mountain bikers and horseback riders , while adventurous sightseers and alpine hikers take the chair ride to a mile above sea level, just to get high.
On a clear day, the view from the top of Mt. Ski course. Lift operator Tourist info. Overview Mount Washington. Trail map ». Webcam ». Photos ».
Elevation info m - m Difference m. Total: 6 5. Additional 4. Operating times Current season: - General season: early December - early April Opening times: - Note: The openening times are provided by the ski resort Mount Washington and can vary based on external conditions, day of the week, school holidays and public holidays.
Feedback for the Skiresort. Please use this form ». Book this ski resort. Further interesting ski resorts. Tips for the ski holiday. The day hike up to Lake Helen MacKenzie returning along Battleship is very popular way to enjoy a day in the alpine. Bring your camera for breathtaking panoramic views of the Comox Glacier, Mt. Albert Edward, the Strait of Georgia and numerous coastal communities and islands.
Mountain Biking is back at Mount Washington! Summer saw the opening of a variety of new trails in the Bike Prk. Guests can rent mountain bikes at the resort as well.
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